View Full Version : Past Players: Hayden Skipworth (#21)
He deserves a topic too!
Skipworth previously played 44 games with the Adelaide Crows between 2001 – 2006. He has played most of his football as a midfielder / small forward and he kicked 22 goals during his career with Adelaide. His best season with the Crows came in 2005 when he played 21 matches, including three finals against St Kilda, Port Adelaide and West Coast.
“He certainly provides an extra option for us through the midfield in either an offensive or defensive capacity,” Knights said. “He has shown he can push forward and kick goals and I think there will quite possibly be occasional roles for him in the back half so we really like what he brings to the table in terms of flexibility.
http://www.essendonfc.com.au/news/news.asp?nid=6222
warney7
16 Dec 2008, 14:48
Wouldn't have been my pick, but now that he's on our list he deserves everyones support.
Will be very interested to see how he goes! :)
i'm happy with him at the bombers. if he plays 10+ games next season, whilst mentoring the younger players (like he did with Reimers, Myers and Pears this year), i'd consider it a success.
Adds experience, adds depth, well liked and respected, good pick up
Charliebrow 16
16 Dec 2008, 15:22
I'm not disappointed. He worked his ass off to get another shot.
He deserves that much and I'm happy that we're the one's giving him that shot.
These are statistics from his 2005 season which was his best season for Adelaide.
He got a lot of frees in his favour and kicked a few goals.
Adelaide - 2005
Opponent Rd R Kicks Marks H.Balls Disp Goals Bhd H.O. Tack FrF FrA BM
West Coast 1 L 12 4 4 16 1 1 1
Collingwood 2 W 9 5 8 17 3 1
Port Adelaide 3 W 7 5 8 15 1 1 1 2 1
Sydney 4 W 11 4 10 21 1 1 4 2
Western Bulldogs 5 L 9 6 10 19 1 3 2
Kangaroos 6 W 14 4 6 20 4 1 2 1 1 3
Melbourne 7 L 8 5 6 14 1 1 1
Brisbane Lions 8 L 11 3 10 21 1 3
St Kilda 9 W 8 7 12 20 2 1 1 1
Carlton 10 W 9 7 8 17 3 1
Essendon 11 W 8 5 12 20 1 2
Geelong 12 L 7 5 13 20 2 1 5 1
Richmond 13 W 3 1 4 7 1 1 4 1
Fremantle 14 W 4 2 7 11 1 1 1 1
Melbourne 19 W 8 2 8 16 2
Port Adelaide 20 W 3 1 7 10 1 4 1
Collingwood 21 W 10 4 6 16 1 1
West Coast 22 W 6 2 7 13 2
St Kilda QF L 9 2 4 13 4 2
Port Adelaide SF W 4 1 2 6 3
West Coast PF L 11 4 3 14 3 2
Totals 21 171 79 155 326 12 11 49 22 7 3
Wikipedia Profile here (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hayden_Skipworth)
More Skipworth statistics here (http://stats.rleague.com/afl/stats/players/H/Hayden_Skipworth.html)
:thumbsu:
Charliebrow 16
16 Dec 2008, 18:52
Nineteen goals against the Doggies isn't such a bad effort. :D
We should just give him Lloydy's position.
Nineteen goals against the Doggies isn't such a bad effort. :D
We should just give him Lloydy's position.
Lol nice error spot.
Tabbed his disposals over because of the longer club name: Western Bulldogs.
Ben the Gooner
16 Dec 2008, 19:56
Welcome, well deserved.
loopy_cam
16 Dec 2008, 20:42
So if I'm not mistaken those stats were when he was 22 years old?
Not a bad effort.
windyhill
16 Dec 2008, 20:58
Go Skippy.
Colin D'Cops
18 Dec 2008, 11:40
So if I'm not mistaken those stats were when he was 22 years old?
Not a bad effort.
Not a bad effort at all and IIRC, he averaged something crazy in the goal assists department as well. I think he was in the top half a dozen in the AFL in terms of goal assists. If he can recapture that form, he'll certainly be a valuable player for us and would show the young kids the way to go about being a successful AFL footballer.
Not a bad effort at all and IIRC, he averaged something crazy in the goal assists department as well. I think he was in the top half a dozen in the AFL in terms of goal assists. If he can recapture that form, he'll certainly be a valuable player for us and would show the young kids the way to go about being a successful AFL footballer.
Yup, so do you think he will play the most games out of all our new recruits?
look at his tackling stats he certainly doesn't mind the going tough.
Ben the Gooner
20 Dec 2008, 12:34
Yup, so do you think he will play the most games out of all our new recruits?
Definitely.
Don Gibson
21 Dec 2008, 21:39
Imagine how many games he would have got last year in an injury riddled year!
think he brings a lot of pluses to the club so welcome aboard
Colin D'Cops
21 Dec 2008, 21:52
Yup, so do you think he will play the most games out of all our new recruits?
Definitely.
I echo BtG's thoughts.
TheDon35
29 Dec 2008, 15:00
If he does play most of the the games this year then we are truly in trouble.
There are better players than him all over the place and the only way I could see him playing a heap of games would be due to a horrible run with injuries or rediculous selection decisions.
We are rebuilding and need to look at the team to take us to the next flag. Skipworth is an ordinary player that was the best player in the worst VFL affiliate side going around which had been decimated by injuries.
He is extremely lucky.... Massively lucky to be drafted onto the senior list and to be honest, I expect bugger all from him.
stander
31 Dec 2008, 12:16
[quote=TheDon35;13354607]There are better players than him all over the place and the only way I could see him playing a heap of games would be due to a horrible run with injuries or rediculous selection decisions.
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I presume Hislop fits your bill of a better player. He'd be feeling quite comfortable now at Punt Rd. with Sheedy in the background keeping him out of the can. No such headaches at Windy Hill.:thumbsu:
I presume Hislop fits your bill of a better player. He'd be feeling quite comfortable now at Punt Rd. with Sheedy in the background keeping him out of the can. No such headaches at Windy Hill.:thumbsu:
Pfft, kid is going to be a star. Those 10 touches he gets at Richmond each year during the one game where he isn't suspended are going to be phenomenal.
You shouldn't take the piss like that stander.
bomba4eva
31 Dec 2008, 15:35
If he does play most of the the games this year then we are truly in trouble.
There are better players than him all over the place and the only way I could see him playing a heap of games would be due to a horrible run with injuries or rediculous selection decisions.
We are rebuilding and need to look at the team to take us to the next flag. Skipworth is an ordinary player that was the best player in the worst VFL affiliate side going around which had been decimated by injuries.
He is extremely lucky.... Massively lucky to be drafted onto the senior list and to be honest, I expect bugger all from him.
I concur with most of this. Let's hope he doesn't get much game time at all.
TheDon35
2 Jan 2009, 12:18
[quote=TheDon35;13354607]There are better players than him all over the place and the only way I could see him playing a heap of games would be due to a horrible run with injuries or rediculous selection decisions.
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I presume Hislop fits your bill of a better player. He'd be feeling quite comfortable now at Punt Rd. with Sheedy in the background keeping him out of the can. No such headaches at Windy Hill.:thumbsu:
Hislop is a different issue though his game against Sydney this year was a highlite in an otherwise ordinary year. Obviously there are external issues which have lead to him not being on the list any more. I'll reiterate that if the blokes issues are that bad, then the recruiters need to take some responsibility for using a top 20 selection (in a superdraft) on a bloke with a bad enough attitude that he be moved on after 2 years.
With regard your final point in bold, rouge scollars don't win you premierships, footballers do. Martin Pike????
Skeeta Olly
2 Jan 2009, 12:37
I concur with most of this. Let's hope he doesn't get much game time at all.
Bit Harsh.
If he deserves game time, I'm sure he will get it.
[quote=stander;13365105]
Hislop is a different issue though his game against Sydney this year was a highlite in an otherwise ordinary year. Obviously there are external issues which have lead to him not being on the list any more. I'll reiterate that if the blokes issues are that bad, then the recruiters need to take some responsibility for using a top 20 selection (in a superdraft) on a bloke with a bad enough attitude that he be moved on after 2 years.
With regard your final point in bold, rouge scollars don't win you premierships, footballers do. Martin Pike????
I think the last two drafts are proof that we are moving away from picking up such characters. The fact that out previous coach thought there was no player he could not turn around certainly did not help things...
Not sure why everyone seem to point to Martin Pike when premierships are discussed. Good player who could have got more out of himself and was lucky enough to be at the right club at the right time twice. he was a member of a premiership team rather than a key member of a premiership side.
I concur with most of this. Let's hope he doesn't get much game time at all.
He on our list now but lets hope he is a flop so you can be proven correct :rolleyes:
Don't know about you but i am hoping he does well.....
[quote=TheDon35;13373250][quote=stander;13365105]
I'll reiterate that if the blokes issues are that bad, then the recruiters need to take some responsibility for using a top 20 selection (in a superdraft) on a bloke with a bad enough attitude that he be moved on after 2 years.
quote]
The recruiters at the time included Sheeds, who thankfully has moved on, and defiantly used his clout at Richmond to prove a point with Hislop. Who really cares about Hislop anymore: he's no longer red and black, and probably never was.
We all know Sheedy wanted Pike- I think Matthews got the best out of him. If he came to Essendon, he may have ended up like Wheildon.
TheDon35
8 Jan 2009, 11:35
He on our list now but lets hope he is a flop so you can be proven correct :rolleyes:
Don't know about you but i am hoping he does well.....
I don't think anyone's saying lets hope he's a flop. My point and I think Bomba4eva's point is that I would much prefer to see Myers, Houli, Zaharakis, Lonergan, Reimers et al getting plenty of game time over the next 12 - 24 months as we try to reach a level that can start genuinely challenging.
If players are injured and we have nowhere to turn, fine play him and I hope he plays well.
The reality is though that unless these young midfielders start to improve quickly, we are many years away from being premiership contenders, regardless of how well Skipworth plays.
TheDon35
8 Jan 2009, 11:38
[quote=TheDon35;13373250][quote=stander;13365105]
I'll reiterate that if the blokes issues are that bad, then the recruiters need to take some responsibility for using a top 20 selection (in a superdraft) on a bloke with a bad enough attitude that he be moved on after 2 years.
quote]
The recruiters at the time included Sheeds, who thankfully has moved on, and defiantly used his clout at Richmond to prove a point with Hislop. Who really cares about Hislop anymore: he's no longer red and black, and probably never was.
We all know Sheedy wanted Pike- I think Matthews got the best out of him. If he came to Essendon, he may have ended up like Wheildon.
Incredible how many people in here are happy to sit back and chuck stones at one of the all time legends of the game that has done more for our club than probably anyone in its history.
Incredible how many people in here are happy to sit back and chuck stones at one of the all time legends of the game that has done more for our club than probably anyone in its history.
Incredible how many people think Sheedy's history as a player or as the coach of our club (during which he was great for the club) is somehow a valid argument as to why he should not be criticized for his mistakes.
And you attempting to rebuke someone else for being negative is so ironic it is laughable.
I don't think anyone's saying lets hope he's a flop. My point and I think Bomba4eva's point is that I would much prefer to see Myers, Houli, Zaharakis, Lonergan, Reimers et al getting plenty of game time over the next 12 - 24 months as we try to reach a level that can start genuinely challenging.
If players are injured and we have nowhere to turn, fine play him and I hope he plays well.
The reality is though that unless these young midfielders start to improve quickly, we are many years away from being premiership contenders, regardless of how well Skipworth plays.
I just wan't anyone to play well. If it happens to be Skippy over the next 4 years then so what. The young blokes will get their chance under Knights. If they are good enough they will be in.
I don't think that Skipworth adds a real lot to the list other than some depth but in saying that i thought he was a reasonably good player in Adelaide and i won't be totally shocked if he actually does hold his own in the senior side.
Knight Ryders
9 Jan 2009, 10:40
[quote=stander;13365105]
Hislop is a different issue though his game against Sydney this year was a highlite in an otherwise ordinary year. Obviously there are external issues which have lead to him not being on the list any more. I'll reiterate that if the blokes issues are that bad, then the recruiters need to take some responsibility for using a top 20 selection (in a superdraft) on a bloke with a bad enough attitude that he be moved on after 2 years.
With regard your final point in bold, rouge scollars don't win you premierships, footballers do. Martin Pike????
I'm a shocker for sayings, but I think you mean Rhode Scholars
stander
11 Jan 2009, 09:46
[quote=stander;13375369][quote=TheDon35;13373250]
Incredible how many people in here are happy to sit back and chuck stones at one of the all time legends of the game that has done more for our club than probably anyone in its history.
We're all legends in our own lifetime pal, and we're all subject to, and open to examination of our deeds without fear or favour. I've lauded Sheeds like anyone else, but he's now in another camp.
stander
11 Jan 2009, 09:49
[quote=TheDon35;13373250]
I'm a shocker for sayings, but I think you mean Rhode Scholars
The Don35 was the culprit, not me. By the way, for his and your information, its Rhodes Scholar.
TheDon35
14 Jan 2009, 13:20
[quote=Knight Ryders;13417017]
The Don35 was the culprit, not me. By the way, for his and your information, its Rhodes Scholar.
Well done Einstein. Hope you feel great about yourself after making this a vocabulary board rather than a football one.
Extremely inteligent individual. You should be proud.
TheDon35
14 Jan 2009, 13:21
[quote=TheDon35;13410490][quote=stander;13375369]
We're all legends in our own lifetime pal, and we're all subject to, and open to examination of our deeds without fear or favour. I've lauded Sheeds like anyone else, but he's now in another camp.
Bla bla bla....
Pass the buck over to the easy target, don't worry about examining our current full time recruiters who were part of the decision making process.
Bombers1234
14 Jan 2009, 13:28
Actually, I think the fact that you called it a 'rouge scollar' should disqualify you from voicing any of your opinions on this or any other board.:p
stander
15 Jan 2009, 20:19
[quote=stander;13427750]
Well done Einstein. Hope you feel great about yourself after making this a vocabulary board rather than a football one.
Extremely inteligent individual. You should be proud.
You should be feeling quite chuffed yourself. You now have an understanding of recidivism, can spell Rhodes Scholar and engage in dialogue with an intelligent individual, albeit out of your depth.
stander
15 Jan 2009, 20:21
[quote=stander;13427735][quote=TheDon35;13410490]
Bla bla bla....
Pass the buck over to the easy target, don't worry about examining our current full time recruiters who were part of the decision making process.
Dud oro and co have been through the ringer on this board, in case you missed it.
You should be feeling quite chuffed yourself. You now have an understanding of recidivism, can spell Rhodes Scholar and engage in dialogue with an intelligent individual, albeit out of your depth.
Your talent is so wasted here S :thumbsu:
PS: You guys really screwed up the quoting.
stander
15 Jan 2009, 20:42
Your talent is so wasted here S :thumbsu:
PS: You guys really screwed up the quoting.
Blame that pesky TheDon35 Swervyn. I recall Bill Berry wearing number 35, another dud.
[quote=stander;13427735][quote=TheDon35;13410490]
Bla bla bla....
Pass the buck over to the easy target, don't worry about examining our current full time recruiters who were part of the decision making process.
One of them was, the rest where not around in the Sheedy take your own pick era ;)
Slattery_20
20 Jan 2009, 18:09
Bla bla bla....
Pass the buck over to the easy target, don't worry about examining our current full time recruiters who were part of the decision making process.
Name them
No helping, 555
abers47
27 Jan 2009, 14:10
I hope he does well in the roles the club obviously has in mind for him both on and off the ground. From what I've heard, much of this will be as a 'mentor' - a vitally important role in helping our young players mature and be the best they can be. Rolling onto towards our next premiership!! :thumbsu:
Well one game down and a solid effort kicking a couple of goals and 15 possessions. Not bad for someone who is a complete spud and only drafted to play house maid to our young list :p:D
Jonesy1987
14 Feb 2009, 12:30
I'll admit, I didn' think he had it in him, I'll eat my words and hope to see him in the side come round 1.
kelvin_sheedy
14 Feb 2009, 12:32
I was impressed by his composure when he had the ball.
I know it's only NAB but he might provide a strong mature body and cool head for a fair few games this year.
We'll have to wait until the speed and pressure steps up in the real thing to get a gauge on if he'll be a success.
stander
15 Feb 2009, 08:27
Well one game down and a solid effort kicking a couple of goals and 15 possessions. Not bad for someone who is a complete spud and only drafted to play house maid to our young list :p:D
I only saw the game on the screen, his kicks looked a bit loopy?? That was about the only issue I had with his game, but TheDON35 would have a lot more to say, after he watches Hislop tonight.
TheDon35
15 Feb 2009, 09:58
Well one game down and a solid effort kicking a couple of goals and 15 possessions. Not bad for someone who is a complete spud and only drafted to play house maid to our young list :p:D
15 possessions in the first NAB cup game where the speed was off isn't going to change my mind. Would still have rathered seeing a kid running around picking up 10 touches and showing a bit of promise.
Glad you feel vindicated though.
:thumbsu: A few articles and pics
http://mm.afl.com.au/Portals/0/images/AFL/AFL%20A-E/skipworth_nab_a.jpghttp://mm.afl.com.au/Portals/0/images/AFL/AFL%20A-E/Skipworth_win2_246a.jpg
Skipworth arrives
ESSENDON'S decision to pick up mature-aged player Hayden Skipworth in the pre-season draft may have surprised a few people, but the former Crow went some way to vindicating the choice in his first competitive hitout with the Dons.
Skipworth, 25, finished with 15 possessions, seven tackles and two crucial goals in the thrilling one-point win over the Bulldogs on Friday night.
"I was pretty nervous all week, but it's definitely good to get the first one out of the way," he said after the match.
Posted in media watch thread a long with a couple of other articles
Full article link (http://www.afl.com.au/news/newsarticle/tabid/208/default.aspx?newsid=72115)
table tennis
16 Feb 2009, 08:34
:thumbsu: A few articles and pics
http://mm.afl.com.au/Portals/0/images/AFL/AFL%20A-E/skipworth_nab_a.jpghttp://mm.afl.com.au/Portals/0/images/AFL/AFL%20A-E/Skipworth_win2_246a.jpg
Posted in media watch thread a long with a couple of other articles
Full article link (http://www.afl.com.au/news/newsarticle/tabid/208/default.aspx?newsid=72115)
I was rapt to see a good performance from Skipworth on Friday, however, Paul Thomas played a pretty good game in rd 1 of the NAB cup the other year. I will reserve my complete judgement until he has performed over the year. But early stages lead to Excitment. GOOD TO HAVE FOOTY BACK.
lemon chicken
28 Feb 2009, 01:05
Wow, Wow, 22 disposals and a goal, 2 matches in a row in our best, how is hislop travelling ? Sir Jimi 05, The Don 35, Smythe 94, do you guys still post on this board? Im just thinkin he might be in our best 22 but i dont wanna go causin a stir. :p
Smyth94
28 Feb 2009, 06:58
Wow, Wow, 22 disposals and a goal, 2 matches in a row in our best, how is hislop travelling ? Sir Jimi 05, The Don 35, Smythe 94, do you guys still post on this board? Im just thinkin he might be in our best 22 but i dont wanna go causin a stir. :p
Oi!
I'm about to dine into some freshly served humble-pie! Adds a lot to our team.
On a side-note, why the hell his he listed at around $220k in SC? He hasn't played an AFL game for 2+ years, shouldn't he be at the basement price?
Ben the Gooner
28 Feb 2009, 07:49
Very happy with Skippy.:)
15 possessions in the first NAB cup game where the speed was off isn't going to change my mind. Would still have rathered seeing a kid running around picking up 10 touches and showing a bit of promise.
Glad you feel vindicated though.
Backed it up again last night.
What difference does it make if we have Skippy playing good footy for 3 to 4 years or we have some kid who would have been around the 80th choice in the draft getting a few touches and being a 30 to 40% chance of making it to 50 games ?
Skippy has already shown in two games that he is more than up to playing at AFL level.
In Skipworth out Hislop???
Massive improvement.
kelvin_sheedy
28 Feb 2009, 11:04
I wasn't that impressed last night. I thought he looked a little slow and unsure of himself.
I know it was a dud game but last nights show highlighted my fears for him - when the pressure increases and the speed of the game does he might go wanting.
Reminded me of Ben Haynes last night.
I wasn't that impressed last night. I thought he looked a little slow and unsure of himself.
I know it was a dud game but last nights show highlighted my fears for him - when the pressure increases and the speed of the game does he might go wanting.
Reminded me of Ben Haynes last night.
I really wonder what you are watching at times. Apart from a coupe of scrappy possesions he was just as good as last week and he was a lot cooler under pressure than most out there. He also helped a few of the young guys out by giving direction out on the ground when he was not in possesion of the ball.
kelvin_sheedy
28 Feb 2009, 16:49
I really wonder what you are watching at times. Apart from a coupe of scrappy possesions he was just as good as last week and he was a lot cooler under pressure than most out there. He also helped a few of the young guys out by giving direction out on the ground when he was not in possesion of the ball.
Don't worry ant, not many can see what I can see. ;)
I wasn't that impressed last night. I thought he looked a little slow and unsure of himself.
I know it was a dud game but last nights show highlighted my fears for him - when the pressure increases and the speed of the game does he might go wanting.
Reminded me of Ben Haynes last night.
What impresses me most about Skipworth was his ability to make 2nd and 3rd efforts and his tackling locked up the ball .
Lance Uppercut
1 Mar 2009, 07:54
In Skipworth out Hislop???
Massive improvement.
strongly agree
HULK HOGAN
1 Mar 2009, 08:27
Hes in my Supercoach team?????
TheDon35
1 Mar 2009, 16:37
Wow, Wow, 22 disposals and a goal, 2 matches in a row in our best, how is hislop travelling ? Sir Jimi 05, The Don 35, Smythe 94, do you guys still post on this board? Im just thinkin he might be in our best 22 but i dont wanna go causin a stir. :p
Yep, Just the man to take us to our next flag. Top liner.
jimmysmith
1 Mar 2009, 18:58
Looks like a good investment
Midnight Vultures
3 Mar 2009, 10:38
#21 / Hayden Skipworth
http://www.essendonfc.com.au/images/players2008b/skip.jpg
Height / 177cm
Weight / 78kg
DOB / 25/2/1983 - 26
Position / Midfield / Wing
Recruited From / #3 in 2008 PreSeason draft, from Bendigo Bombers
Originally picked #53 National draft by Adelaide, from Woodville-West Torrens
Contract Status / expires 2009
Injury History /
2009 / concussion
2007 / knee
http://cache.gettyimages.com/xc/2408381.jpg?v=1&c=ViewImages&k=2&d=17A4AD9FDB9CF193CC300C081D9F470047464688A28BCA4389365B2E08 430F88E30A760B0D811297
Games / 44
Goals / 22
Brownlow Votes / 6
2006 average stats (with Adelaide)
Games / 6
Kicks / 5.3
Handballs / 4.0
Disposals / 9.3
Marks / 3.2
Goals / 0.3
Tackles / 2.3
FF / 0.5
FA / 0.3
http://www.essendonfc.com.au/images/09/r1nab-gsp-06.jpg
Player Profile
essendonfc.com.au
Desperately unlucky to be delisted by the Crows after 44 games, Hayden Skipworth is ready and able to play AFL football. His experience and mature build is exactly what Matthew Knights was seeking in the off-season and it would not surprise to see him play a number of senior games this year in the midfield or forward line. Was Bendigo’s best and fairest in 2008.
Midnight Vultures
3 Mar 2009, 10:41
Just want to add that Skipworth has definitely shown that he's up to it so far. Hopefully it can translate into the season proper.
30 touches....just not good enough tbh.
30 touches....just not good enough tbh.
Terrible and kicked a goal. Simply shocking.
Jonesy1987
29 Mar 2009, 19:00
"Eat a fat dick Sam Newman" -Hayden Skipworth*
*quote may or may not be made up by me
stay true
29 Mar 2009, 19:22
Much better than I expected.
windyhill
29 Mar 2009, 19:32
Smart footballer, knows where to run, posistional etc. White shorts do him no favours.
White shorts do him no favours.
hopefully he can work on that throughout the season
I thought the most impressive part of his game today was that he performed well when the heat was on early and Port were playing well.
If he could only produce 3/4 of what he did today all year he would still prove to be a good pick up.
Skippy won't ley you down, he's a seasoned bloke who excelled at SANFL level and VFL level, different level sure but he's experienced.
He also has great disposal, something that could be said to be, well, lacking with some of the EFC mids and defenders. He won't miss to many targets or turn over possession. One of those blokes who gets it and you know that you'll still have it when he gets rid of it.
stay true
30 Mar 2009, 00:57
Smart footballer, knows where to run, posistional etc. White shorts do him no favours.
Speaking of which... lol @ ryder's shorts.
I thought the most impressive part of his game today was that he performed well when the heat was on early and Port were playing well.
If he could only produce 3/4 of what he did today all year he would still prove to be a good pick up.
especially seeing as we can be quite inconsistent.
windyhill
30 Mar 2009, 19:11
hopefully he can work on that throughout the season
Yeah, fingers crossed.
Midnight Vultures
1 Apr 2009, 11:51
Round 1 v Port Adelaide
Kicks / 15
Handballs / 15
Disposals / 30
Marks / 12
Tackles / 1
Goals / 1
Behinds / 0
Goal Assists / 2
Inside 50s / 3
Frees For / 3
Frees Against / 0
Efficiency / 83%
Time on Ground / 78%
Dream Team / 124
Great game from Skippy, done wonders for my DT in the forward line.
lemon chicken
12 Apr 2009, 02:33
Just quietly i reckon this bloke can maybe play a bit. :thumbsu::D
Jonesy1987
12 Apr 2009, 02:49
Sensational Goal in the third:thumbsu:
Wasn't fussed either way when we picked him up, but he is proving very handy.
One time when jetta was getting harassed, he came in shut the carlton bloke up, pushed him away, and keep jetta calm. He was also involved in the scuffle with thornton and co, and was doing a great job keep the scum fired up, but making sure the bombers players weren't doing anything stupid.
Midnight Vultures
15 Apr 2009, 16:52
Round 2 v Fremantle
Kicks / 11
Handballs / 8
Disposals / 19
Marks / 7
Tackles / 2
Goals / 1
Behinds / 1
Goal Assists / 1
Inside 50s / 1
Frees For / 1
Frees Against / 2
Efficiency / 79%
Dream Team / 80
Midnight Vultures
15 Apr 2009, 16:56
Round 3 v Carlton
Kicks / 8
Handballs / 8
Disposals / 16
Marks / 7
Tackles / 1
Goals / 1
Behinds / 1
Goal Assists / 2
Inside 50s / 2
Frees For / 0
Frees Against / 1
Efficiency / 88%
Dream Team / 69
just jetta
20 Apr 2009, 22:08
I've heard he's injured... Is this true? (It better not be)
Lance Uppercut
21 Apr 2009, 08:32
I've heard he's injured... Is this true? (It better not be)
it's true. Hammy. Out for at least a month
Capt_Concussion
19 May 2009, 16:55
Sorry, just gonna admit this is a dreamteam question. Reckon Skippy will be back this week or spend a week or two at Bendigo?
Jonesy1987
19 May 2009, 18:27
Sorry, just gonna admit this is a dreamteam question. Reckon Skippy will be back this week or spend a week or two at Bendigo?
1-2 at Bendigo IMO, even still will have to perform well to force his way back in the side.
warney7
19 May 2009, 21:40
Yeah, if you have Hayden in your DT, it's an interesting strategy to have kept him this long.
Firstly, IF he is passed fit this week, he will play for Bendigo.
Assuming he plays well in that match, he is still hardly a walk up start for Essendon AND Prismall is on track to debut for the Bombers in round 10 against Geelong (how fitting), so it's hard to see him making the side until round 11 vs Adelaide, again, how fitting!
loopy_cam
19 May 2009, 21:51
I reckon he will come straight in if he has a good game for Bendigo this week.
Windas_Magic
7 Jun 2009, 17:37
Loves the u-turn.
lemon chicken
27 Jun 2009, 04:35
An inspired pick by Knights and has payed off big time. Biggest doubts on him were his kicking, which has improved out of sight, and his pace, he aint our slowest. Continues to get the 15-20 possies a game and kick goals. Deserves to be playing AFL.
Deepthroat
7 Aug 2009, 09:08
I thought a game like this week was set up to perfectly exploit the reason Skipworth was drafted.
THE GAME
Top 8 spot for grabs
Finals contender as opponent
Several experienced players injured
SKIPWORTH
Experienced
Mature body
Played reasonably consistently
Has made the bests a few times this year
How does he not get the spot Quinn was selected for? Don't know.
Where does he fit in as far as in terms of depth? Seems fairly low based on this weeks selection.
Why was he drafted in the first place?
bombersno1
7 Aug 2009, 10:17
He was VERY poor last week against WCE. Hardly a consistent player at AFL level. Quinn is playing in a different position.
He was VERY poor last week against WCE. Hardly a consistent player at AFL level. Quinn is playing in a different position.
I'm not a big fan of Skipworth personally but Quinn!! FFS whats happening down there. Surely we have players capable of kicking a ball and taking a mark in two's (i.e, Jetta, Myers, Nash)
Why was he drafted in the first place?
To babysit Pears.
On Quinn's selection, I actually agree with it. Lately we've been too static and going back and kicking it over the mark. Quinn isnt afraid to keep running and get the handball receive and hopefully spark up our running game again.
lemon chicken
7 Aug 2009, 11:42
What was the point of starting this thread?
Watch the first half of the season and you will see. Before injuring his hamsting he was playing better footbal than a lot of our young 'stars'.
George Washington
7 Aug 2009, 16:11
To babysit Pears.
And Reimers.
Windas_Magic
4 Sep 2009, 23:35
Shouldn't play another game for the club.
He is slow, has poor skills and u-turns every time he gets the ball.
I don't see the point to him being in the team, he's too short and has nothing skillwise to make up for it. I want him delisted but I'm afraid that Knights might be too attatched to him for his efforts in Bendigo.
Wanna B Hird
5 Sep 2009, 20:52
I don't see the point to him being in the team, he's too short and has nothing skillwise to make up for it. I want him delisted but I'm afraid that Knights might be too attatched to him for his efforts in Bendigo.
Well make him an assistant coach maybe he might have a bit to offer in that role?
Well make him an assistant coach maybe he might have a bit to offer in that role?
He might. I have no idea what his coaching qualifications are except for having played football though.